Website Bidvest Tank Terminals
OUR VISION To provide customer-centric, innovative & sustainable bulk liquid and gas handling solutions. OUR MISSION We strive for excellence when storing and handling our customers' products in a manner that creates stakeholder value.
Job Advert Summary
Bidvest Tank Terminals has an opportunity for an Operations Supervisor. This opportunity exists within the Operations Department, based in Isando, reporting to the Terminal Manager. The candidate has to meet the following minimum criteria.
Minimum Requirements
Operations/Production/Engineering Diploma
Minimum 5 years operational experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory position
Experience in a chemical/petrochemical environment would be advantageous
Experience in a Bulk Liquid Storage Facility/ Terminal Operations
Experience in working within a unionized environment
Good understanding of SHEQ systems (OSHSA 18001, ISO14001, & ISO9001
Duties and Responsibilities
Main purpose of the Job
The incumbent in this position will supervise all operational activities in accordance with the Bidvest Tank Terminals standards, procedures and work instructions, to ensure the safe, effective and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquids according to laid down customer quality specifications and requirements.
The successful candidate will engage in the following activities:
Identify and debug problems in processes, products, equipment and work for solution
Identify gap in SOP/WI and other procedures
Ensure that operations equipment is optimised to improve operational efficiencies
Conduct investigations from all operations incidents and writing of reports
Perform routine inspections to identify gaps and draw action plans to resolve the problems
Monitor vehicle loading/offloading, transfers, drumming and other operations to identify dangerous and hazardous conditions
Provide cost-effective solutions for optimal terminal operation
Monitor the weekly maintenance plan (PM03, PM02, PM01) with the maintenance team
Ensure permits to work (PTW) are issued to Maintenance/Projects
Complete effective handover (face-to-face) ensuring that all instructions, tasks and actions are clearly communicated to all relevant staff members
Ensure accurate tank gauging, review daily/weekly and monthly stock adjusting dips and all measuring equipment is calibrated and in good working order
Conduct regular daily sites walkabouts and ensure a high level of housekeeping is always maintained
Ensure the site Safety File inspections are always accurately completed, audited and sign-off
Complete on-the-job training for every employee based on the work instruction
Complete planned job observations (PJO) and ensure that any deviations are addressed, and/or relevant amendments are made
Prepare sites for any planned project work
Assist with all MOC (Management of Change) requests (internal and external)
Report all SHE related incidents to line management
Conduct regular site inspections, ensuring that all defects, unsafe conditions and near misses are reported and rectified within the agreed time frames
Provide input into the operations skill’s development plan
Knowledge, skills and abilities required
Good organizing, planning, and prioritising skills
Must be able to work well in a team and independently
Ability to work under pressure
Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, Excel, Power Point)
Good problem-solving skills and analytical skills
Ability to plan organise, prioritise and multi-task
Fire- fighting and First aid
Interpersonal, investigation, report writing, permit issuing skills
Supervisory skills
Deadline:6th April,2026
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